Close Grip Pull Up
About
1. Narrow grip pull-ups are a compound exercise that mainly uses the side back muscles (lats) and the biceps of the arms.
2. They are very effective for increasing the thickness of the back muscles and developing overall upper body pulling strength.
How to Close Grip Pull Up
Starting Position
1. Please grip slightly wider than shoulder width.
2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and open your chest.
Proper Form
1. Grab the bar with a narrow grip and spread your hands shoulder-width apart.
2. Pull your arms to bring your chest close to the bar.
3. Slowly extend your arms and return to the original position.
Breathing Technique
1. As you pull yourself up on the bar while exhaling, brace your abs to keep your torso firmly stabilized.
2. Inhale and slowly return to the starting position.
Precautions
1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
2. Please rise using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.
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